Hello summer people! Sam and I recently got back from a small road trip to visit family in the west Kootenays of British Columbia. We had a blast on our journey and I was able to snap some shots of my first Sewaholic Hollyburn! I have always been taken with this skirt, but it wasn't until I saw Rochelle's Arrows Hollyburn that I knew I had to make one. Luckily the little sewing shop near my house, Spool of Thread, carries the Cotton and Steel fabrics and I was able to get the arrows fabric in blue! The arrows angle...

I have always loved clothes, and I am the first to admit that my collection is a bit unruly. As a teenager my bedroom was always covered in a thick layer of garments and fabric, to the point where it would sometimes be difficult to open the door. I have since learned the value of picking up after myself and I have been better about buying and keeping only the items I adore. Recently I have fallen back into a long-time love of sewing, and I am excited to say that embarking on this 'new' adventure has already brought more joy than...

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About Helen’s Closet

Helen's Closet is a sewing blog for modern makers! My name is Helen and I run this blog from my home in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I love making my own clothes and sewcializing with the indie sewing community. Check back every week for a new garment post and the Wednesday Weekly, an indie sewing newsletter. You can check out my PDF sewing patterns, too!
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